Turkey Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

"Creole cooking is delicious but frequently calls for lots of high-fat meats and oils," explains James McNaughton of Quincy, Florida. "This is a spicy adaptation of an old favorite that is tasty, healthy and fast." 

4 Servings

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

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Ingredients

• 3/4 pound reduced-fat smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

• In a large saucepan, saute the sausage, onion and green pepper in oil until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, rice, salt, cayenne and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Add tomatoes and shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Yield: 4 servings.